Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” is just days away from its world premiere at the New York Film Festival and Netflix is marking the occasion ahead of time by debuting tons of new footage — this time, courtesy of the movie’s official trailer.
Scorsese is fully back in gangster movie mode, a genre he has long dominated with entires such as “Mean Streets,” “Goodfellas,” and “Casino.” On paper, “The Irishman” sounds like the ultimate Scorsese movie not only because of the genre but also because it reunites him with former muse Robert De Niro.
The two are behind some of the greatest films ever made, including “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull,” which is one reason expectations are sky high for Netflix’s “The Irishman.”De Niro stars in “The Irishman” as Frank Sheeran, a World War II veteran who became a mob hitman and allegedly played a role in Jimmy Hoffa’s death.
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